P&G'S THE NATIVE BRAND LAUNCHES FEATURE-LENGTH "MICROSOAP" TITLED "THE GOLDEN PEAR AFFAIR" AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW, MARKING A NEW CHAPTER IN P&G'S LEGACY OF SOAP STORYTELLING
All 55 episodes are now live of America's first brand co-produced feature-length microsoap produced by dentsu Entertainment and Pixie USA
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Native, a clean beauty and personal care brand, P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble, and dentsu Entertainment, a division of dentsu, today announced the official launch of The Golden Pear Affair the first brand co-produced feature-length "microsoap" in the US. Produced by Pixie USA, and directors Kim Miller and Kristen Brancaccio, the microseries delivers a complete, cinematic story in bite-sized episodes designed for the vertical, mobile-first era.
Reinventing the classic soap opera for today's social audiences, The Golden Pear Affair unfolds across 55 short-form episodes totaling just under 80 minutes—equivalent in length and narrative scope to a feature film. Individual episodes range from 60 seconds to 2 minutes and 45 seconds, blending fast-paced storytelling, romance, and cliffhangers into a bingeable, swipe-native viewing experience.
The microsoap's plot centers on a mystery related to an international jewelry heist and a missing sister, weaving together themes of self-discovery, desire, and transformation through a globe-spanning romantic adventure. The series stars microdrama favorites Nick Ritacco, Aloyna Real, and Cody Sean Morgan, each bringing a devoted fan base to the project, helping drive discovery across social platforms.
The series thoughtfully weaves in Native's newest limited edition collection - Global Flavors - featuring fragrances inspired by locations from around the globe. These scents and Native's commitment to clean formulas, inspired the film's overall plot line and key moments taking viewers on a whirlwind romantic adventure.
Audiences can view the trailer and the first five episodes for free on Native's YouTube channel and across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and additional social platforms. The full series and official trailer are now live on thegoldenpearaffair.com. After the initial episodes, audiences are directed to thegoldenpearaffair.com, where they can unlock the remaining chapters of the story.
The full series is available for $9.99, with individual episodes also available for purchase. Fans visiting the site can participate in Native brand promotions, earning coins that can be applied toward unlocking additional episodes—further blending entertainment, engagement, and brand experience.
To support the launch, the cast will promote the series across their personal social platforms, directing fans to the site and encouraging continued viewing as the story unfolds. The Golden Pear Affair represents a new model for brand-led entertainment—one that fuses premium storytelling, social-native formats, and commerce into a single, immersive experience.
This launch marks continued evolution of the format, building on P&G's deep heritage in soap operas dating back to the 1930s. The Golden Pear Affair modernizes that legacy, translating serialized storytelling into a bold new format designed specifically for vertical video and social-first distribution.
"From Native's point of view we wanted to bring our new limited edition Global Flavors collection to life in a dynamic, experiential way for consumers and this microsoap was the perfect format to showcase how the right scent and clean ingredients can be transformative. We can't wait for viewers to spot the fun nods to the collection woven throughout the storyline and experience the adventurous scents of the collection for themselves."
– Chris Talbott, CEO, Native
"Native & P&G are proving that branded storytelling can be character-first, audience-driven, and creatively impactful — without compromising the story."
– Nick Ritacco
"What excited me about The Golden Pear Affair was getting to play a woman who isn't waiting to be saved. Pixie USA and Native are creating stories where female characters are proactive, intelligent, and in control of their own choices. That kind of representation matters— especially when it's supported by brands that genuinely believe in empowering women."
– Alyona Real
About Native
Founded in 2015, Native is a personal care company that makes clean and effective products from naturally derived ingredients, including deodorant, body wash, body lotion, hand soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and conditioner. For more information, visit www.nativecos.com or you can follow Native on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
About P&G Studios
P&G Studios develops and produces powerful stories and compelling narratives, to foster relevant connections where P&G brands fit naturally. P&G Studios has been a driving force behind projects like Beyond the Gates (CBS), Culture of Winning: Polynesian Football Pride (Tubi), Oscar ® Shortlisted Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker (Paramount+), A Radical Act: Renee Montgomery (Roku), Fair Play (Hulu), TIME Women of the Year, the powerful Queen Collective Films (BET), and the launch of the Seneca Women's Podcast Network. P&G Studios, in addition to being one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, is one of the many innovative ways the Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) serves consumers around the world. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands.
About dentsu Entertainment
Dentsu Entertainment is the specialist entertainment division of dentsu, and part of the global dentsu Sports & Entertainment practice. Dedicated to developing, financing, producing, and marketing content that creates cultural connections, dentsu entertainment delivers value for audiences, rights holders and brand partners. Its work spans film, TV, anime, gaming, and emerging formats, leveraging innovative commercial models and global creative expertise to shape stories that drive the cultural conversation and resonate across platforms.
Current slate highlights include The Angry Birds Movie: 3 (with Rovio, Flywheel Media, and Paramount Pictures) – releasing January 2027; and Ball Games – an all-new animated feature in partnership with PGA of America and producer John Cohen (Despicable Me, The Angry Birds Movie).
These projects reflect dentsu's commitment to IP investment and entertainment innovation, connecting fans of world-class content to the brands they love.
About dentsu
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world's leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.
Dentsu, Innovating to Impact.
Find out more: www.dentsu.com / www.group.dentsu.com
ABOUT PIXIE USA
Founded in 2025, Pixie USA is a micro-drama studio focused on brand-safe, serialized mobile entertainment. Pixie develops, produces, and distributes micro-dramas that embed brands directly into the story—and designs mobile-first platforms that turn recurring audience engagement into measurable product demand.
Pixie USA was founded by producer Jonas Barnes, an Original Film alum whose credits include Fast & Furious, SWAT, and Sonic the Hedgehog. Drawing on decades of experience in film, television, and digital marketing, Pixie USA combines Hollywood-level production with mobile-native distribution strategies designed to keep brands top of mind at the moment of purchase.
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